Scouting Tools & Resources

Official digital tools from Scouting America for Scouts, parents, and leaders.

Tools for Scouts & Families

ScoutBook

Track Scout advancement, merit badges, camping nights, service hours, and leadership positions. The official BSA advancement tracking system.

Scouts & Parents Leaders

my.scouting.org

Manage your BSA membership, complete required training (Youth Protection, Merit Badge Counselor Orientation), and access leader tools and reports.

Leaders Parents

BeAScout

Find Scouting units near you, register new Scouts online, and help prospective families discover Troop 44. Share this link with families interested in joining.

New Families Leaders

Training & Development

Training Center

Complete required BSA training including Youth Protection Training (YPT), Merit Badge Counselor Orientation, and position-specific training for Scoutmasters and committee members.

Required for all leaders: YPT must be renewed every 2 years. Merit Badge Counselors must complete MBC Orientation before being approved.

Youth Protection Training

Mandatory training for all registered leaders and adults participating in Scouting activities. Covers recognition and reporting of abuse, and BSA Youth Protection policies.

Mandatory: All adults must complete YPT before participating in any Scouting activity with youth. Renewal required every 2 years.

Merit Badge Counselor Training

Required orientation training for all Merit Badge Counselors. Covers the MBC role, working with Scouts, documentation, and BSA guidelines. Completed on my.scouting.org Training Center.

Required for MBCs: Complete Merit Badge Counselor Orientation in the Training Center before your application is approved by the Council.

Scouting America

The official national website for Scouting America. Access program resources, health and safety guidelines, merit badge requirements, advancement guides, and news.

Health & Safety

BSA Guide to Safe Scouting, medical forms, activity safety guidelines, and health standards for all Scouting events and camping trips.

Merit Badge Requirements

Official requirements for all 135+ merit badges including Eagle-required badges. Always verify requirements here as they are updated periodically by Scouting America.